rooted in
idiom
: formed, made, or developed by using (something) as a basis
Her opinions are deeply rooted in her faith.
a dance rooted in African tradition
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
Additionally, anxiety or illness could cause a cat to hide under blankets, though these behaviors are usually harmless and rooted in their instincts or preferences.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
These weddings tend to be large because they are rooted in family and community.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
According to her book, conversations about disability are rooted in two starting places: a medical model and a social model.
—Anne Kniggendorf, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
Additionally, anxiety or illness could cause a cat to hide under blankets, though these behaviors are usually harmless and rooted in their instincts or preferences.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
These weddings tend to be large because they are rooted in family and community.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
According to her book, conversations about disability are rooted in two starting places: a medical model and a social model.
—Anne Kniggendorf, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rooted in
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“Rooted in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooted%20in. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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